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Long-vacant Baltimore waterfront site to become cable-manufacturing facility
A cable-manufacturing facility has officially bought a 38-acre site on the Patapsco River in South Baltimore, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs and support the demand for renewable energy.
Baltimore Restaurant Week starts tomorrow featuring the city's best eateries
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Starting tomorrow, more than 65 restaurants are participating in Baltimore's Restaurant Week with more signing up every day. From July 19 through July 28, some of the city's best eateries will be offering seasonal dishes, specials, and other amazing deals. Prices start at just $15 for...
Pennsylvania Avenue Main Streets Opens its Doors to the Community
Your browser does not support the audio element. Tuesday, July 16, 2024—Baltimore, MD—Pennsylvania Avenue Main Street hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, for its new office and welcome center at 1829 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217. The ceremony was open to all community members who wished to celebrate and learn more about revitalizing historic Pennsylvania Avenue.
Historic inn hosts experiential dining event
CHESTERTOWN — Historic Brampton 1860 will host the next in a series of ‘Dining Under the Stars’ upscale dining events using the exquisite grounds and confines of the inn as an experiential and unique backdrop. The ‘By Land & Sea’ -themed dinner will be hosted by the Inn’s proprietors, Hilari and David Rinehart, who have partnered with several local businesses to provide noteworthy cuisine, wine pairings, and entertainment. Guests can make reservations now for the Tuesday, July 30 event beginning at 6 p.m. ...
Baltimore Inspector General visits Department of Public Works sites after report of poor conditions
Baltimore's Inspector General visited nine Department of Public Works sites on Tuesday. It followed an investigative report about poor working conditions at the Cherry Hill location. The report found the site did not have a working ice machine. Temperatures inside a cooling trailer reached 85 degrees, and locker rooms did...
Orioles Rookie Who Had A Hot Start Needs A Reset In The Minors
Colton Cowser got off to a scorching start during the 2024 season. However, since his incredible first month, his performance has been subpar. Taken with the fifth pick in the 2021 MLB draft out of Sam Houston State University, Cowser was a surprise pick. Despite being an under-slot selection, Cowser made his big league debut two years later in 2023. Although he went just 7-61 in his first taste of the MLB, Cowser remained a highly touted prospect. Cowser made the opening day roster for the Orioles in 2024 and had an incredible first month, becoming a rookie of the year front runner. But Cowser has cooled off since his great start, and a trip back down to Triple-A Norfolk may help him get back on track.
Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board
Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release. Dr. Cross specializes in the evaluation and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, infectious colitis, celiac disease and chronic...
Orioles Ace Predicted to Sign $255.5 Million Contract
Amid another Cy Young-worthy campaign, Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is headed for a lucrative payday in free agency. But for how much, and with what team, remains up in air. In a July 18 column for Bleacher Report, Joel Reuter predicted that the 29-year-old will sign a seven-year, $255.5...
Dentry Mortimer Added to Men’s Tennis Roster for 2024-25 Season
BALTIMORE – Dentry Mortimer (Nassau, Bahamas / St. Augustine's College) has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Coppin State men's tennis team for the 2024-25 season, it was announced by Eagles head coach Ebonye Jones on Thursday afternoon. Mortimer is the first signee revealed for next season's men's tennis roster. A native of the Bahamas, Mortimer represented his country at the 2020 Junior Davis Cup and notched a 3-4 record against some of the Region's best. Mortimer follows an impressive family legacy in the sport as his father, who is a Director of a Tennis Club,...
Chesterhaven Beach resubmitted to growth area
CHESTER — The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve “re-including” 101 acres of property on Piney Creek Road owned by Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP back into the Chester Growth Area. Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP submitted a Reconsideration Comprehensive Rezoning Request to add (Tax Map 57, Parcel 25) to the Chester Growth Area and to rezone it to Chester Master-Planned Development when comprehensive rezoning was addressed. The property is...
Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
Alsobrooks brings Maryland Senate campaign to Cambridge
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate seat of retiring Ben Cardin in November, stopped in Cambridge Wednesday, July 17 at an event organized by the Dorchester County Democratic Party, Sarah Gavian, Chairperson.
Crazy Days Ahead! July 25 – 27
Mark your calendars for Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 25 and runs through Saturday, July 27, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. The shops will be open by 10 am and remain open on Thursday and Friday until 6 pm, Saturday until 5 pm. This mid-summer tradition is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association, (DCA).
Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
Plein Air Easton introduced a new collaboration during its just-concluded 20th anniversary festival with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. This invitational for past and current PAE artists was intended to connect art to the cause of – guess what? – land conservation. Eighteen artists participated in the exhibit...
Water Work on Truitt Street in Salisbury till 3pm Friday
On Friday July 19, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be replacing a water service at 425 Truitt Street. Truitt St. will be impassable to all through traffic including emergency vehicles....
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